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El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel
4.0 star property
8.7 km from University of California Merced
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1593)
"Great place to stay"
United States
ANDREA
The price is ￥14,642
￥17,305 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
El Capitan Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
2.5 star property
9.2 km from University of California Merced
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"This was the nicest of all the motels we have stayed at in Merced. "
United States
Judy
The price is ￥14,874
￥16,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
Property amenity
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
3.0 star property
9.3 km from University of California Merced
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (782)
"Great staff and room was spaces for the family."
United States
Marylue
The price is ￥18,162
￥20,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
Reception
Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced
3.0 star property
8.7 km from University of California Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (955)
"I love this place and we’ll be returning "
United States
blia
The price is ￥20,675
￥23,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Merced
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Ramada by Wyndham Merced
2.0 star property
8.9 km from University of California Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (34)
"Very clean, excellent place to stay."
United States
Petros
The price is ￥12,667
￥14,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Merced
Garden
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite
2.5 star property
8.8 km from University of California Merced
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (737)
"Easy check in, clean remodeled rooms and accommodating staff. We would stay here again"
United States
Robyn
The price is ￥12,369
￥13,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite
Outdoor pool
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
2.5 star property
9.2 km from University of California Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Great place"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥14,636
￥16,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
Exterior
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
2.0 star property
8.8 km from University of California Merced
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (147)
"Excellent "
United States
Mark
The price is ￥12,189
￥13,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
Free breakfast
Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
8.8 km from University of California Merced
7.6 out of 10, Good, (652)
"Super nice staff & exceptional breakfast! Rooms nice & quiet, even next to the freeway."
United States
Cher
The price is ￥15,577
￥17,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Best Western Inn
Lobby
Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite

Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite

Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite
2.5 star property
8.7 km from University of California Merced
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Awesome "
United States
William
The price is ￥11,602
￥13,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite
Exterior
Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite

Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite

Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite
2.0 star property
8.4 km from University of California Merced
6.8 out of 10, (1001)
"Room very clean"
United States
Jerry
The price is ￥10,914
￥12,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite
Front of property
PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN
2.5 star property
8.7 km from University of California Merced
6.8 out of 10, (34)
"The people at the front desk were very accommodating and polite"
United States
Mark
The price is ￥9,856
￥13,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
PACIFIC EXPRESS INN
Exterior
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
2.5 star property
9.5 km from University of California Merced
6.8 out of 10, (1004)
"Clean room, staff very helpful and nice"
United States
Gabriela
The price is ￥10,287
￥11,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
Coffee service
Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North
2.0 star property
9.4 km from University of California Merced
6.4 out of 10, (819)
"Rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. Check in was fast. "
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥11,193
￥12,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Motel 6 Merced, CA - North
Lobby
Merced Inn and Suites

Merced Inn and Suites

Merced Inn and Suites
2.5 star property
9 km from University of California Merced
5.8 out of 10, (1001)
"Drug dealing outside when I pulled up "
United States
Antonio
The price is ￥8,264
￥9,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Merced Inn and Suites
Exterior
Applegate Inn

Applegate Inn

Applegate Inn
2.5 star property
16.6 km from University of California Merced
7.0 out of 10, Good, (265)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Randy
The price is ￥11,018
￥11,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Applegate Inn
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Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk was excellent!"
John 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
El Capitan Hotel

Hotels near other University of California Merced attractions

Merced County Courthouse Museum

3.5/5 (39 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Merced County Courthouse Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Applegate Park Zoo

3.6/5 (54 reviews)
Meet the animals who call Applegate Park Zoo home during your travels in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California Merced?
University of California Merced is located in an area that travelers like for its university setting. You'll find 36 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay near University of California Merced?
El Capitan Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from University of California Merced. Other good choices in the area include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG and Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area.
How many hotels should I expect to find near University of California Merced?
Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from University of California Merced.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California Merced, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of California Merced.
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